Private Equity Landlord Settles With FTC for Charging Junk ‘Smart Home’ Fees, Other Deceptive Practices
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The FTC going after junk ‘smart home’ fees puts connected-device line items squarely in the regulatory crosshairs. Landlords and proptech vendors should clean up fee structures and disclosures now—“smart” upsells that feel like dark patterns are becoming legal liabilities.
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